User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WELCOME
- INTRODUCTION
- Optional Accessories
- External Speaker/Microphone
- External VOX Headset
- Battery Packs
- FCC REQUIREMENTS
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Dealer Programmable Options
- Before Using Your Radio
- Battery Installation and Removal
- Antenna Installation and Removal
- Radio Views
- Aurora Radio Controls
- Front View
- Display
- Backlight
- Keypad
- Speaker
- Top View
- Status Indicator
- On/Off Volume Knob
- Squelch Knob
- Programmable Three-Position Switch
- Emergency Button
- Channel Selector Knob
- Side Views
- PTT Switch
- Programmable Softkey Buttons
- Options Connector
- Basic Operation 23
- TRANSMIT
- Code Guard Operation
- Code Guard Receive
- Code Guard Transmit
- Scan Operation
- Talkback Scan
- Scan All Groups
- Change the Scan List
- Scanning Options
- Scan Delay
- Talk Around
- Scan in Tone Mode
- Scan in Monitor Mode
- Transmit on Priority Channel
- Channel Scan Delete/Add
- Priority Scan
- Priority Scan with Code Guard
- Priority Modes
- Priority Delay
- Priority Receiving
- Priority During Scan-All-Groups Scanning
- Receive Mode
- Groups
- Display Modes
- Tuning Range
- Frequency Display Mode
- Alpha Display Mode
- Channel Display Mode
- Selective Calling
- Receiving a Call
- Sending a Call
- Radio Check
- DTMF Dialing
- Originating a Call
- Frequently Called Numbers and Call Paging
- Radio Paging
- Flex Mode
- Keypad and Channel Selector Lock
- Busy Channel Lockout
- Battery Power
- Battery Saver
- Radio Power-Up
- Error Messages
- Stun
- Aurora Programmed Switch Settings
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Service
- _
- Specifications
- Definitions and Acronyms
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Aurora User’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you now own a BK Radio Aurora Series
Flex•Mode™ Radio! This synthesized portable radio uses a
microprocessor core to give you features and performance
previously unavailable in a hand-held two-way radio. The
Aurora radio has been designed to meet the tough
requirements of today’s communications environment.
The Aurora Series Radios include two models:
• A basic radio model with 1 group of up to 16
channels without keypad or display
• An advanced radio model with 1–15 groups of up to
16 channels each with a keypad and display
These Aurora radios all offer VHF frequency band units.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
External Speaker/Microphone
The Aurora radio has optional external speaker/microphones
(LAA0208 and LAA 0222). When the speaker/microphone
is installed with the options connector, the internal speaker is
defeated.
External VOX Headset
Another option for the Aurora radio is an external VOX
headset. When the headset is installed via the options
connector, the internal speaker/microphone is defeated.
Battery Packs
The following battery packs are available:
• LAA 0183 NiCd, AA, 1200 mAh
• LAA 0163 NiMH, AA, 1450 mAh
• LAA 0167 NiMH, 4/5A, 1800 mAh
• LAA 0118 Shell for alkaline disposable